Could this work for barrel racing?

Question

ok, so leasing for the summer is way to expensive for my budget. but i think i may have devised up a good plan. so i was thinking i would pay for a lesson each week (40$) to get practiced for barrels.(on a way experienced horse) then i figure i will have worked on my skills enough that i will buy whatever tack i need. what do i all need for barrels tack? please list the product name and what it does please. i know i won't need a tie down for her though. then i figure i can lease her for competition day. (idk how much money that would be.) would this work? i figure the lessons per week would work because i still have 10 months till i would compete during next summer? would this be enough practice for myself and i horse i plan to use?

Answer 1

i answered your other question hopefully i helped

have fun barrel racing is the BEST!!!!!!

Answer 2

All you really need is a saddle and a bridle.

Nothing fancy needed.

The lesson plan is great, and seems reasonable.

If you need any tips you can ask me.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Hi there,

Sounds like a mighty fine plan to me.  Just be sure you can lease the horse for races out a head of time with no problems.

Although I have a few questions:

How will you get the horse to the races/competitions?

Do you have a trailer?

Can you lease one with the horse?

Do you have a truck to pull a trailer?

Any way the tack you will need:

A halter

A lead rope

(I hope you know what these two are used for.)^^^

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_search_resul...

A Barrel Saddle

http://buysaddles.com/index.php?p=catalo...

A Bit Umm need I explain?

You need to know the exact bit the people use her in! Then buy that same bit if they will not let you use theirs!

A Headstall: These are cowperson tack you can get a cheaper one if you settle for a plain one.

http://buysaddles.com/catalog/Browband-6...

Reins: I use these ones...

http://buysaddles.com/products/Knotted_N...

A Saddle Pad:

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?...

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?...

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?...

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?...

Basically any saddle pad. lol.. These ones are expensive! lol... I have an impact Gel but it's not enough so I have a Navajo blanket and a think 1/8" wool pad as well...

Splint Boots You need both rear and front... This looks like a good deal:

http://buysaddles.com/products/Professio...

I have just the SMB II not the elites but they are good too... YOU NEED Splint boots and bell boots to prevent leg injury to your horse!

Bell Boots:

http://buysaddles.com/products/Ballistic...

That is basically it for the horse.  

LOL... I hope I Helped and now that you know what they are shop around for better deals on everything.  I recommend Ebay, Smithbrothers.com, Valleyvet.com, Teskeys.com and so forth!

Hope I Helped and best of luck barrel racing ROCKS!